I am thrilled to have finished this quilt for my sister. It is my first time using the Quick Curve Ruler and sewing curves with my machine. I love how it turned out. I used the Urban Abacus pattern as a guide, but made some changes (mainly wider lanterns and extending the bars on the top and bottom). I went into more detail on the piecing and quilting of the quilt in my previous posts.
So how about a picture heavy, word light kind of post. :)
Quilt Stats #142
Quilt Name: K's Lanterns
Pattern: Altered Urban Abacus
Fabrics: From my stash and my mom's with Kona Snow
Amount Used: About 8.5 yards
Batting: Hobbs 80/20
Size: About 59 x 71 inches
Date Finished: June 2015
What I learned:
- I can sew curves with my machine. :)
It is not as pretty in the shade, but you can see the changes I made to the top and bottom of the columns in this picture.
I have now finished quilts for 9 out of 10 of our siblings. One more to go before I start on the nephews and nieces. Considering we have more than 40 nephews and nieces, the current plan is to make them a quilt for their weddings. Their ages range from 3 to 26, so I will have several years to get them done.
XX,
Jasmine
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Wow, it looks fantastic, Jasmine - and the quilting on the back?!?! Awesome! Has your sister already received it? I bet she loves it! :)
ReplyDeleteJasmine this is a fantastic finish! I enjoy watching your FMQ skills develop. I enjoyed each and every picture and am going to try that four corner picture some time. This is certainly a quilty kiss!!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting. You're so creative!
ReplyDeleteJasmine, it's just awesome! And good luck with all those nieces and nephews. That's going to take a while!
ReplyDeleteLove how you quilted this one - the texture on the back looks wonderful! Quilts for all those nieces and nephews will keep you busy for awhile... Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish Jasmine. It looks so soft and inviting!
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish Jasmine. Love the quilting you did, most especially the spirals in the lanterns. It looks really cool from the back. The only thing this post needs is one of your little guys comfort testing the lounge-abilty of your sisters quilt... hee hee.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are fantastic and they really show how the quilting just makes this quilt shine! Congratulations on a fabulous finish! What a great feeling to have one to go to have your siblings 'covered'! :)
ReplyDeleteYour sister is sure to love this one, it looks lovely! The quilting is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, I love all of it!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Jasmine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! From a distance, the quilting on the back reminds me of lollipops!
ReplyDeleteJasmine! this is such a great quilt! everything about it. the curved piecing, colors/fabric choices, and I think you did a fabulous job on your quilted curves. so happy for your sister!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the swirl quilting on the lantern, isn't it lovely!
ReplyDeleteI can see your love for your sister shining through this quilt-congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, your sister will love it. great job with the quilting, it works so well in the negative spaces.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a delightful finish! Yes, those curves are fun and your choice of fabrics and quilting are perfect. Your sister is sure to love this beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteFantastic quilting, Jasmine! Love the designs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful pattern to show off a large print! Great choice of quilting on it, I love the added texture and movement it gives the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt looks amazing -- congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteDid you create magic with just three fabrics???
ReplyDeleteLove the simple yet striking pattern and the quilting compliments the patchwork perfectly.
WHAT a difference the quilting makes. Simple motifs, so effective. It is just beautiful, and I know your sister will treasure this.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this quilt! The fabrics are beautiful together, the piecing looks perfect and the quilting adds so much movement and life! Great job, Jasmine.
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